Independent power rankings, predictions, win probabilities, and game results.
| Week | Opponent | Result / Prediction | vs Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | vs Syracuse | L 9–29 | |
| Wk 2 | vs Duquesne | L 26–28 | |
| Wk 3 | @ Louisiana | L 14–49 | |
| Wk 4 | @ Northwestern | L 6–35 | |
| Wk 5 | @ Akron | W 34–17 | |
| Wk 6 | vs Central Michigan | L 27–30 | |
| Wk 7 | @ Buffalo | L 26–27 | |
| Wk 8 | vs Kent State | L 27–34 | |
| Wk 9 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 10 | vs Miami (OH) | W 35–33 | |
| Wk 11 | @ Eastern Michigan | W 34–26 | |
| Wk 12 | vs Toledo | L 23–35 | |
| Wk 13 | @ Bowling Green | L 10–21 |